Interviews Archives
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HARRIET Kasi Lemmons Interview Philadelphia
By Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Harriet Tubman, the most famous conductor on the Underground Railroad as a superhero. Not in a Marvel sense of course, however an intention to show a woman of extraordinary courage & heroism is behind director Kasi Lemmons and Gregory Allen Howard’s script – as we see Tubman jump off a bridge to elude captors, travel hundreds of miles alone on foot to free herself, then risking that freedom to return again and again to free others, brandishing pistols, wading through deep waters and basically exhibiting the kind of physical & mental strength usually reserved for male super or action heroes. We begin on a plantation,…
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5 Questions for Actor: CAMERON AUBLE-BRANIGAN & Danseur Documentary
This documentary explores the world of the male ballet dancer. We get to know several young dancers, what brought them to dancing and we are treated to some strong performances. However, the crux of Danseur shines a light on a damaging double standard.
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5 Questions for Filmmaker: Jesús Canchola Sánchez
By Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Tinsel & Tine’s 5 Question Interviews are catching on! The series got the attention of a Chicago-based Mexican American, first-time filmmaker/musician, Jesús Canchola Sánchez. He has written, directed, produced and stars in his feature film debut, BITTERSWEET WATERS (Agua Agridulce) which recently screened at REELING: Chicago LGBTQ Film Fest. Synopsis: A young man living in rural Mexico loves in secret. In order to live truthfully, he must overcome his mother, his lover’s fiancée, and the traditional community that surrounds him. LET’S GET TO KNOW JESÚS CANCHOLA SÁNCHEZ THROUGH 5 QUESTIONS T&T: In a nutshell what was the main inspiration for BITTERSWEET WATERS and/or the theme that…
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5 Questions for Actor: BROOKE LEWIS
by Le Anne Lindsay, Editor Tinsel & Tine’s 5 Questions for Filmmakers Series has expanded to include those on the lens side of the camera, starting with actor (I don’t use the feminine form any longer) Brooke Lewis (Philly Native). She stars in the comedy ½ New Year about a tight knit group of friends letting loose once a year at their annual Half New Year Party. The film will be showcased at this years FirstGlance Film Festival (Nov 1-3, 2019) in Philadelphia. Brooke Lewis is an multi award winning actress. Among other accolades, she most recently took home the award for Best Actress in an Indie Film at the…
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5 QUESTIONS for Filmmaker: STORM SAULTER
SPRINTER is the Winner of the Best Feature Film, Best Director, and Audience Award at 2018’s American Black Film Festival, Jury Winner for Best Narrative Feature at the 2019 Pan African Film Festival, and is a feature narrative screening at Philadelphia's BlackStar Film Festival
